THE DATE SAVE September 2020 Madeleine’s Note: Congratulations to all 4-H exhibitors on a job well done at the Dickinson County Fair and the Iowa State Fair. It takes many hands and a TON of time to make these opportunities through 4-H possible. Please join me in expressing gratitude to those who help make it all happen: Club Leaders, Committee Members, Volunteers, Sponsors, and your family members too! Good luck to those continuing their projects through record keeping! It’s not too late to start a record book for the 2020-2021 project year. (Deadline is September 11th) We are looking ahead to a new 4-H year, doing new programs in the schools, new weekend events, and welcoming new 4-Hers. Congratulaons to Barb Utech on being in- ducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame! She has shared her me & talents in support of the Dickinson County 4-H program for MANY years & helped grow our County 4-H Family. IA 4-H Hall of Fame Highlight September 7 Office Closed - Holiday September 11 Record Books Due September 18 Youth Council Applicaons Due September 22 - 27 Scarecrow Set Up October 4 - 10 Naonal 4-H Week October 1 Enrollment (Hopefully) Opens November 30 Early Bird Enrollment Goal Thank you everyone for a great summer! We survived! DICKINSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS
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THE
DATE
SAVE September 2020
Madeleine’s Note: Congratulations to all 4-H exhibitors on a job well done
at the Dickinson County Fair and the Iowa State Fair. It
takes many hands and a TON of time to make these
opportunities through 4-H possible. Please join me in
expressing gratitude to those who help make it all
happen: Club Leaders, Committee Members, Volunteers,
Sponsors, and your family members too!
Good luck to those continuing their projects through
record keeping! It’s not too late to start a record book
for the 2020-2021 project year. (Deadline is September
11th)
We are looking ahead to a
new 4-H year, doing new
programs in the schools,
new weekend events, and
welcoming new 4-Hers.
Congratulations to Barb Utech on being in-ducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame! She has shared her time & talents in support of the Dickinson County 4-H program for MANY years & helped grow our County 4-H Family.
IA 4-H Hall of Fame Highlight
September 7 Office Closed - Holiday
September 11 Record Books Due
September 18 Youth Council Applications Due
September 22 - 27 Scarecrow Set Up
October 4 - 10 National 4-H Week
October 1 Enrollment (Hopefully) Opens
November 30 Early Bird Enrollment Goal
Thank you everyone for a great summer!
We survived!
DICKINSON COUNTY
4-H NEWS
Dickinson County Youth 4-H Council: Applications and Reapplications Due Sept. 18
The 4-H Youth Council is ready to accept applications for new and returning members! We would like to have
representation from ALL Clubs, any high school 4-H member is eligible to join!
PURPOSE: What is Youth Council?
To provide leadership training and opportunities to older 4-H’ers
To plan, conduct and evaluate county 4-H educational events and activities
To promote participation in 4-H programming year round
To provide input, and recommendations for 4-H programs and activities; To be a liaison between 4-Hers and Adults
What does it take? A great attitude and commitment. The Youth Council meets on a monthly basis throughout most of the year and twice in June. Members are expected to help with at least 1 event such as 4-H recruitment, a workshop, a weekend youth event, or summer day camp. This is a great way to share your talents and grow as a leader.
How to Join: Dickinson County Youth Council is applicable to 4-H’ers who are high school Freshman to Seniors. Mem-bership is based off of a new points system, written application, and an interview.
Due to COVID-19, this year the points system will not be utilized. The completed form is due to the Dickinson County Extension office by September 18th. After submission, you will be contacted through email to line up a short interview. Applications can be found on our website at:
Record Books Due - Friday, September 11
We encourage everyone to keep project records and now is a great time to start while thoughts are fresh from the 4-H
year. Records are due to Club Leaders at September Club Meetings and from Leaders to the Office by 4:30 Friday,
September 11. It is also time to bring in Club records from the Club’s Secretary & Treasurer.
Record keeping forms can be found online at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/record-keeping
Are you unsure what form to fill out or what to include in your record book? If so please contact your
Club Leader or the Office, we are happy to help!
If you are looking for photos to include in your record book pictures from Fair can be found on our
4Honline will be switching to 4Honline 2.0 this August. This transition
will push back online enrollment for 2020-2021 until October. Please
keep an ear out for more information to come in the following
weeks.
Scarecrow Contest - Monday, September 21 - Sunday October 6
Celebrate 4-H Week & share your 4-H Spirit with the Community by creating a fun display at the Fairgrounds.
• Who? ANYONE. A business or family for $10 or a 4-H Club for FREE! Please fill out and send back the
attached flier to register your group so enough space is planned.
• Why? SO MANY REASONS
Citizenship Opportunity! - Keelson Harbour and Pearl Valley Rehab would love to have a scarecrow to
cheer up their residents, Please message me if you are interested in setting
up a scarecrow for them!
Opportunity for Fun—Show your creative side, while having fun with others in the contest
Show off your 4-H Spirit— Spread some 4-H Spirit to others, let them know our community is #4HStrong
• When? Scarecrows may be set up between Tuesday, Sept 22 - Sunday, Sept 27. Displays are to remain up
through National 4-H Week and may be taken down no earlier than Sunday, Oct 11.
I wanted to end this publication with a quick note. For those of you who have made it
through the summer during this pandemic, THANK YOU. I have been so encouraged in
this job since starting in May. This program would not be anything close to what is is
without you as volunteers, 4-Hers, and families. I hope to continue to push for great
things in Dickinson county, and hope to do it alongside you all who are so passionate! I
cannot wait to see what we can accomplish!
Happy Fall!
Madeleine Bretey
Lake Park Food Pantry and the Okoboji Backpack program are in strong need of Non-perishable items. See the lists below. Donations can be brought to the extension office, or the programs directly.
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